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Optimum Nutrition GOLD STANDARD 100% Casein

GOLD STANDARD 100% Casein

93Score
Grade A · powder · 53 servings · $92.99

GOLD STANDARD 100% Casein scores 92/100 (A grade). Strengths: All ingredients have Grade A evidence.

Scored by the Formulate Research Team · Last reviewed May 2026

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Overview: Optimum Nutrition GOLD STANDARD 100% Casein

Optimum Nutrition GOLD STANDARD 100% Casein — powder format. Contains Micellar Casein. Supports: Muscle Building, Recovery.

Score Breakdown

Formulate scores every product across six weighted dimensions. Each dimension is graded independently — hover or tap to see what drove each component.

Evidence Qualityweight 25%
95/ 100
Dose Adequacyweight 20%
98/ 100
Form/Bioavailabilityweight 20%
85/ 100
Transparencyweight 10%
100/ 100
Safety/Redundancyweight 10%
99/ 100
Manufacturing Qualityweight 10%
84/ 100

Ingredients per Serving

IngredientAmount
Micellar Casein28 g

Other Ingredients

Micellar Casein, Cocoa (Processed with Alkali), Natural and Artificial Flavors, Salt, Gum Blend (Cellulose Gum, Xanthan Gum, Carrageenan), Lecithin (Soy), Acesulfame Potassium, Sucralose, Aminogen® (Protease Enzyme Blend)

Recommended Use

Add 1 scoop to 10-12 oz of cold water or milk and mix. Best used between meals, before bed, or any time a slow-digesting protein feed is desired.

Warnings

These statements have not been evaluated by the food and drug administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Contains: Milk and Soy (Lecithin).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Optimum Nutrition GOLD STANDARD 100% Casein's Formulate score?

Optimum Nutrition GOLD STANDARD 100% Casein scores 93 out of 100 (grade A) on Formulate's ingredient-level rubric, which weighs evidence quality, dose accuracy, bioavailability, transparency, safety, and manufacturing practices.

Is Optimum Nutrition GOLD STANDARD 100% Casein worth it?

Optimum Nutrition GOLD STANDARD 100% Casein scores 93/100 (grade A). That puts it in Formulate's top tier: its ingredient doses, forms, and label transparency hold up against the clinical evidence. Formulate grades every product with the same automated rubric, so the score reflects the formula — not marketing or sponsorships.

What's in Optimum Nutrition GOLD STANDARD 100% Casein?

Each serving contains Micellar Casein (28 g). Serving size: 1 scoop (34 g). 53 servings per container.

How do I take gold standard 100% casein?

Add 1 scoop to 10-12 oz of cold water or milk and mix. Best used between meals, before bed, or any time a slow-digesting protein feed is desired.

Who makes GOLD STANDARD 100% Casein?

GOLD STANDARD 100% Casein is made by Optimum Nutrition. See Formulate's full grade and product lineup for Optimum Nutrition on its brand page.

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